Kia has revealed a sporty wagon variant of the Optima called the Sportswagon, which is seen as essentially a production version of the SPORTSPACE concept. Bringing a dash of sportiness and style to the mid-size station wagon segment, the Optima Sportswagon infuses the typical good-looks and sleek design of the […]
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2016 Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint & XR8 Sprint specs confirmed
Ford Australia has opened up a dedicated website for the new 2016 Falcon XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint special editions. It includes a full compilation of images, showing various details for the first time. There isn’t much more we need to know in terms of specifications and details, with Ford […]
Audi RS 3 sedan in the works, new 2.5T with 300kW – report
Audi is reportedly planning to introduce a sedan version of the muscular RS 3 performance hatch in the next year or so, building on the success of the A3 sedan. At the moment the RS 3 is only available in Sportback five-door hatch format. However, its less-insane brother, the S3, […]
Ford Falcon XR6 & XR8 Sprint specs leaked online
Further information about Ford’s 2016 XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint have come to light, following the manufacturer earlier this week revealing the unprecedented use of carbon fibre in a Falcon. This time, chassis, torque and build sequence information has been leaked online, with final comprehensive specs and full pictures expected […]
Mercedes reveals new ‘OM 654’ 2.0TD; company’s first aluminium diesel
Mercedes has released details of its newly developed 2.0-litre diesel engine which will debut in the E 220d, with the essence made from aluminum. It’s the first of a new engine family being introduced. The headline facts are impressive, with company’s first “all-aluminum four-cylinder diesel” engine, according to Mercedes, codenamed […]
Pagani Huayra BC details revealed; 150kg lighter, extra 100hp
Details of the upcoming Pagani Huayra BC have been leaked, ahead of its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The latest in the line of uber exotic, maniacally quick and insanely limited edition hypercars is set to bare the initials BC. Whispers are signaling BC is homage […]
2016 Hyundai iMax & iLoad Series II now on sale in Australia
Hyundai has unveiled its Series II update for the iMax and iLoad, complete with a new look and generous amount of equipment. The Series II iMax and iLoad now come standard with a 7.0-inch touch-screen infotainment system, complete with iOS and Android voice control, as reported by PD in November. […]
Renault Megane R.S. 275 Cup Premium review (video)
Renault is calling it a highly potent road warrior. Facts tell us it is one of the quickest front-wheel drive hot hatches on sale, as well as being the most powerful currently on the market. The Renault Megane R.S. 275 Cup Premium isn’t quite the most potent hot hatch the […]